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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

France's Role in Foiling Benin's Coup Attempt

France has been quietly backing Benin's government in the wake of a recent coup attempt. This support included sharing intelligence and providing logistical help. The French government also worked closely with Nigeria, which sent military aid to Benin at the request of Benin's President Patrice Talo

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Lithuania's Balloon Trouble: A New Kind of Border Problem

Lithuania is in a bit of a pickle. The country has had to declare a nationwide emergency situation. Why? Because of balloons. Not just any balloons, though. These are weather balloons coming from Belarus, carrying smuggled cigarettes. It might sound silly, but it's causing some serious headaches. T

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Balloons and Drones: Lithuania's Unusual Security Challenge

Lithuania has taken a big step to boost its security. The country declared a national emergency to deal with a strange problem. Balloons and drones from Belarus have been causing trouble. These aren't your average party balloons. They're being used to smuggle cigarettes and disrupt flights. Over 50

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Lithuania Takes Strong Action Against Smuggler Balloons

Lithuania has taken a big step. They declared a state of emergency. This is because of balloons coming from Belarus. These balloons are used by smugglers. They carry cigarettes and other goods. This is not just about goods. It is also about national security. The balloons are causing problems. They

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Dec 06 2025BUSINESS

Hollywood's Big Shift: What Netflix's Deal Means for Movies

France's top cinema official, Gaëtan Bruel, isn't happy about Netflix's big move to buy Warner Bros Discovery. He shared his thoughts at the Red Sea Film Festival. Bruel worries this deal could hurt movie theaters. He thinks Netflix might show fewer movies in theaters. This has been a problem before

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Dec 03 2025BUSINESS

France's Aging Challenge: A Financial Wake-Up Call

France is in for a rough ride. The country's population is getting older fast. By 2070, nearly one in three people will be over 65. Meanwhile, the number of working-age people will drop by more than 3 million. This shift is a big deal for France's finances. Right now, healthcare, pensions, and cari

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

France's Bold Move: Volunteers to Strengthen Military

France is making a big change to boost its military. Starting next year, young people aged 18 and 19 can join a new voluntary service. This isn't about fighting in wars abroad. Instead, they will train and work within France and its territories for 10 months. The idea is to prepare for future threa

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Nov 26 2025BUSINESS

France's Bold Move Against Shein: What's the Deal?

France is taking a stand against Shein, a popular fast-fashion online store. The French government is going to court to ask for a temporary shutdown of Shein's website in the country. This request comes after some questionable items were found on the site. It all started when France noticed that Sh

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

France's Ambitious Plan for Fighter Jets: Will It Work?

France is taking big steps to strengthen Europe's military power. President Macron is leading the charge, aiming to sell 100 Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine. This isn't a small deal; it's a massive investment. But Macron's ambitions don't stop there. He's also pushing for a next-generation fighter je

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

France Steps In to Aid Palestinians in Crafting a Future State's Blueprint

France is stepping up to assist the Palestinian Authority in creating a constitution for a potential future state. This announcement came from President Emmanuel Macron after his discussion with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Paris. Several Western countries, including France, have official

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